This week, Sam takes a look at the only studio album from 60s girl group the Ronettes. Released in 1964, this record acted as a collection of the group's singles which they had released over the previous two years.
How has internet titan Google changed our knowledge, our politics, and our lives over the last two decades? Siva Vaidhyanathan, media studies professor at the University of Virginia and author of “The Googlization of Everything — and Why We Should Worry”, argues that Google affects the information we gather, jeopardises our personal privacy, and hinders public projects. Vaidhyanathan spoke to Maria Armoudian about the impact of Google.
It’s been a massive week for Minister Andrew Little. So much so, that this chat only scratches the surface of some of the announcements he’s been involved in.
This week, the government moved under urgency to pass a piece of legislation banning foreign donations to political parties in New Zealand. Plus, a draft copy of the bill allowing for the legalisation of cannabis has been released. That’s the bill you and I will be voting on at the polling booth in September next year.
Stewart Sowman-Lund talks to Minister Little about the two pieces of legislation.
Justin discussed with Green Party co-leader James Shaw about the changes being made to the emissions trading scheme and the Greens’ thoughts on the government’s marquee homeless housing package and the future of public broadcasting.
Our guest for My Morning Mixtape this week is Scott from The Naenae Express. The Naenae Express will be doing a couple of shows this week - One of which is tonight at the Auckland Town hall for Outsider Sounds. The other is with Te Huhu this weekend at The Wine Cellar. Today Scott joins me in the studio to share some favourite songs and have a chat about them.
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